Somta Series 573 – 1/8 BSP Gun Nose Short Machine Pipe Tap
Somta Series 573 – 1/8 BSP Gun Nose Short Machine Pipe Tap, 28 TPI, HSSE
The Somta Series 573 Gun Nose Short Machine Pipe Tap is manufactured from premium HSSE (High-Speed Steel with Cobalt) and is specifically designed for high-performance machine tapping of BSP parallel pipe threads in through holes. The gun nose spiral point design efficiently drives chips forward, reducing clogging and improving thread quality in production environments.
Manufactured to ISO 2284 and BS 949:1982 Part 3 standards, this right-hand machine tap features a precision ground thread form and a robust construction for long tool life and consistent performance. The short machine tap design provides excellent rigidity and accuracy, making it ideal for automated and CNC machining applications.
Key Features & Benefits
- Premium HSSE construction for enhanced wear resistance
- Designed for machine tapping of through holes
- Gun nose spiral point pushes chips forward for efficient evacuation
- Suitable for BSP parallel pipe threads
- Manufactured to ISO 2284 and BS 949:1982 Part 3 standards
- Right-hand cutting direction
- Short machine tap design for increased rigidity
- Precision ground threads for accurate and consistent results
- Ideal for CNC and production machining applications
- Suitable for general engineering and industrial maintenance work
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Somta
- Series: 573
- Part Number: 5730320
- Thread Size: 1/8 BSP
- Thread Form: BSP Parallel
- Nominal Diameter: 9.728mm
- Threads per Inch (TPI): 28
- Overall Length (l1): 59mm
- Thread Length (l2): 15mm
- Shank Diameter (d1): 8mm
- Square Size (a): 6.3mm
- Number of Flutes: 3
- Material: HSSE
- Standard: ISO 2284 / BS 949:1982 Part 3
- Point Style: Gun Nose Spiral Point
- Cutting Direction: Right Hand
- Application: Machine tapping of through holes
Somta machine pipe taps are trusted by machinists and manufacturers worldwide for their precision engineering and dependable performance. The Series 573 1/8 BSP Gun Nose Short Machine Pipe Tap provides accurate thread generation, excellent chip control, and long service life in demanding production environments.